Keeper of Lost and Found

Found on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, on October 31st, Anthony Perdue is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a memento of his beloved fiancée, Therese. That same day, she died suddenly. Heartbroken, Anthony sought solace in rescuing lost things—things others had dropped, mislaid, or inadvertently abandoned—and writing stories about them. Now, in the twilight of his life, Anthony worries that he hasn't fully fulfilled his duty to reconcile all lost things with their owners. With the end near, he bequeaths his secret life's mission to his unsuspecting assistant, Laura, leaving her his house and all its lost treasures, including an excitable ghost. Recovering from a nasty divorce, Laura is, in a sense, another of Anthony's lost things. But when the lonely woman moves into his mansion, her life begins to change. She finds a new friend in her neighbor's eccentric daughter, Sunshine, and a welcome distraction in Freddy, the hardy gardener. As the dark cloud that once surrounded her lifts, Laura, accompanied by her new companions, sets out to fulfill Anthony's last wish: to return his cherished lost items to their owners. Long ago, Eunice found a trinket on a London pavement and treasured it over the years. Now, as her time approaches, she has lost something precious—a tragic twist of fate forces her to break a promise she once made. As the Guardian of the Lost, Laura holds the key to Anthony and Eunice's salvation. But can she unlock the past and make the connections that will put their souls to rest?

Filled with character, wit, and wisdom, The Keeper of Lost Things is a touching story that will charm fans of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Garden Spells, Mrs. Queen Takes the Train, and The Silver Linings Playbook.